The Phoenix Suns will visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday at 10:30 pm ET in a game between Pacific Division rivals.
It will be the first game between the two clubs since Steve Nash was traded to the Lakers over the summer and former Suns coach Mike D'Antoni, both whom will be unavailable for the game.
D'Antoni was introduced to the media Thursday afternoon, but recently had knee replacement surgery and his debut will have to wait until Sunday vs. the Houston Rockets.
D'Antoni attended practice Thursday on crutches because of a knee replacement surgery earlier this month. His brother, Dan, ran drills with the Lakers, and interim coach Bernie Bickerstaff was also present. It is expected that Bickerstaff will coach the Lakers on Friday.
D'Antoni expressed his excitement to be coaching again and was happy to be with the Lakers. He added that he felt fortunate to be offered the position considering Los Angeles had spoken with former head coach Phil Jackson.
Meanwhile, the Suns are 4-5 on the season, a half-game ahead of the 3-5 Lakers. Phoenix has struggled this year defensively, yielding 104 points a night.
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